From Here to There
Macmillan 1999
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- Identity and belonging
- Family and community
- Geography and place
- Spatial thinking and mapping
- Addresses and navigation
- Perspective (from home to universe)
About this book
Maria shows how she belongs to a family, lives at a specific address, and fits into larger places—from her street and town to her state, country, planet, and the universe—helping young readers understand maps, addresses, and their place in the world.
Setting: A young girl’s home, neighborhood, town, state, and country, expanding outward to Earth in the solar system and the Milky Way; contemporary United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is From Here to There right for my child?
Yes — From Here to There is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.1, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include Identity and belonging, Family and community, Geography and place.
How long does it take to read From Here to There?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, From Here to There takes around 7m to finish. The book has 980 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does From Here to There have an AR quiz?
Yes — From Here to There has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is From Here to There?
From Here to There has an AR reading level of 3.1, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.